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Syncing creates backups of your documents and preferences on the network
Screenshots - Getting Started - Troubleshooting


Screenshots

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Where is the Sync icon in the menu bar?
When did I last sync?
How do I manually sync (sync home now)?



Getting Started

  • Syncing is a way of backing up files to our network
  • If anything happens to your computer, syncing properly was your only hope of being able to recover files later
  • Only documents in the My Documents folder will be synced. Nothing on your desktop will ever be backed up
  • Movie, Picture, Music files do not get backed up
  • Files in the My Documents folder (except for movies, pictures, and music) will sync when the Sync Home Now command is initiated at school.
  • Preferences such as desktop background and screensaver sync at log in and log out when you're at school
  • iCal and Stickies only sync when you log in or log out at school. Please take that into account before trusting them with large amounts of information!



Troubleshooting

  • I don't have the "Two Houses" icon on my top toolbar.
    • Please stop by the iHelp room for help.
  • Why do I get syncing errors?
    • There may be a problem with your backups. You may wish to see Tech Support for more help

  • Why do I have both "Documents" and "My Documents" on my computer?
    • They are mirrors of each other (they should automatically contain the same files.) If they do not, you may wish to see Tech Support